We welcome Omaha Central counselor Michelle (Pleiss) Synowiecki to the podcast. Michelle started at CHS in 2002 as a long-term sub, before quickly moving to Social Studies where she became a favorite among the CHS student body. Michelle also coached the girls soccer team to their only State Tournament appearance in 2005, before focusing on a career in counseling. Join two old friends for a fun conversation about life at CHS.

(00:28) the early years, sports, and school

(12:15) CSM and pursuing teaching as a career

(23:07) getting hired at CHS

(30:06) Social Studies and coaching soccer

(41:22) AP Human Geo and life changes

(49:44) a new path as a counselor

(59:00) a tearful reflection on Central High

Host: Scott Wilson

Art: Beth Wilson

Intro and Mid-Pod Music: Drew Ruchti

Outro Music: Tallulah Hoeft- CHS '28 (sax and composition) and Luna Escalera - CHS '28 (piano). Produced by Gabriel Escalera

Thanks for listening to the show! "Chatting at the C" is supported by the Omaha Central High School Foundation. Consider supporting the CHSF by joining ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Generation C" ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠